Freight / Shipping Documentation

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About Course

To equip learners with the knowledge and skills to manage international freight forwarding operations and prepare accurate shipping documentation across various transport modes.

What Will You Learn?

  • Module 1: Introduction to Freight Forwarding
  • What is Freight Forwarding?
  • Role of a Freight Forwarder vs. CHA vs. Carrier
  • Overview of Global Supply Chain & Incoterms
  • Modes of Transport: Sea, Air, Road, Rail, Multimodal
  • Key Stakeholders: Shipper, Consignee, Carrier, NVOCC, 3PL
  • Module 2: Core Shipping Documents
  • A. Commercial Documents
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Proforma Invoice
  • Insurance Certificate
  • B. Transport Documents
  • Bill of Lading (Master & House)
  • Airway Bill
  • CMR (Road), CIM (Rail)
  • Delivery Order
  • Booking Confirmation
  • C. Regulatory & Compliance Documents
  • Export Declaration (Shipping Bill)
  • Import Declaration (Bill of Entry)
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • Letter of Credit / Bank Documents
  • Module 3: Sea Freight Operations
  • Container Types & Sizing (20’, 40’, HC, Reefer, Flat Rack)
  • FCL vs. LCL Shipments
  • Port Handling & CFS Procedures
  • Vessel Scheduling & Cut-off Times
  • Co-loading & Consolidation
  • Module 4: Air Freight Operations
  • Air Cargo Booking & Space Allotment
  • IATA Codes & AWB Numbering
  • Chargeable Weight & Volumetric Calculations
  • Airport Handling & Security Screening
  • Courier vs. Air Freight
  • Module 5: Documentation Flow & Process Mapping
  • Pre-shipment Documentation Flow
  • Post-shipment Documentation & Handover
  • Document Handover to Bank (LC Shipments)
  • EDI Filing & Digital Signatures
  • Common Errors in Documentation
  • Module 6: Case Studies & Practical Exercises
  • Prepare a complete shipping document set for FCL export
  • Identify errors in a sample House Bill of Lading
  • Role-play: Freight Forwarder–Shipper–Carrier coordination
  • Scenario: Handling a DG cargo shipment
  • Module 7: Best Practices & Industry Tools
  • Document Retention & Archiving
  • Freight Rate Negotiation Tips
  • Use of Freight Forwarding Software (e.g., SCM-Cube)
  • Tracking & Visibility Tools
  • Digital Freight Platforms

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